The Santa Clara County Office of Education (SCCOE) in cooperation with The
Health Trust and Healthy Silicon Valley has created a new program called Fit
for Learning. During 2005-2006, the program will focus on 5th grade students
in Santa Clara County. The primary objective for Fit for Learning is
addressing the increased rate in childhood obesity.

Jennifer Morris, PhD, at Stanford Prevention Research Center, wrote the Fit
for Learning Resource Guide to provide teachers with ideas for getting their
students involved in learning about nutrition and physical fitness. The Fit
for Learning Resource Guide is divided into monthly themes tied to a
nutrition or physical activity objective. See a sample of this month's theme,
"Inside Out."

MyPyramid for Kids - Food
Guidance Program for Children - On September 28, 2005, Mike Johanns,
Agriculture Secretary, unveiled a child-friendly version of the 2005 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans called MyPyramid for Kids. The program has an
interactive computer game, lesson plans for grades 1-6, colorful flyers, and
valuable tips for families to make healthier food choices and keep an active
lifestyle.
(Press
Release)